{"id":48058,"date":"2020-02-28T03:41:35","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T10:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/things-you-should-know-about-new-england-colleges\/"},"modified":"2020-02-28T03:41:35","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T10:41:35","slug":"things-you-should-know-about-new-england-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/things-you-should-know-about-new-england-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You Should Know About New England Colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you are planning to attend college in New England, get ready for fall colors like you\u2019ve never seen them, clam chowder, lobster (\u201clobstah\u201d), and a nice dose of Colonial-era history. New England needs no explanation to locals, but if you are from other parts of the country or abroad, you may find yourself a little confused by the region. Our college admissions consultants<\/a> are here to help!<\/p>\n

New England consists of six states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Nope, New York is NOT a part of New England and New Englanders will thank you to remember that distinction. With that settled, let\u2019s take a look at what else you should know if you are planning to attend college in New England.<\/p>\n

Top-ranked schools with an emphasis on liberal arts<\/h2>\n

New England is blessed with a high concentration of excellent schools, and whether you are looking for a top-tier, world-renowned institution, an excellent engineering and STEM program, or a smaller school in an idyllic setting, New England has it all. It plays host to four of the eight Ivy League schools\u2014Harvard<\/a>, Dartmouth<\/a>, Yale<\/a> and Brown<\/a>\u2014and three of the top five schools in the country (according to the US News and World Report)\u2014Harvard, MIT<\/a> and Yale. In addition, New England has an exceptional number of excellent small liberal arts colleges, from Bowdoin in Maine to Middlebury in Vermont to Tufts, right outside of Boston. Whatever college experience you are looking for, New England has it in spades.<\/p>\n

Boston<\/h2>\n

Considered by many, especially Bostonians, to be the capital of New England, Boston is a college town through and through. Not only does it have an exceptionally high concentration of schools, the entire city is pulsing with a young, student-friendly feel, truly a happy place for college grads<\/a>. From Harvard Square to Kendall Square to Chestnut Hill, it seems like every neighborhood in the Greater Boston Area is the turf of a different college or university. This makes it an incredibly lively and fun place to be a student. But they\u2019re aren\u2019t just a lot of schools\u2014some of them are among the best in the world. Harvard, MIT, Northeastern University, Boston College, Boston University, Tufts, Emerson\u2014the list goes on. If you find the idea of attending school in Boston appealing, you\u2019ll have your pick of great schools.<\/p>\n

In addition to the institutional weight these universities bring, Boston is also home to many of the country\u2019s great non-profit, artistic and research organizations, from the MFA to the New England Conservatory and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The city has excellent hospitals and research facilities, and is a world-wide destination for people seeking new or experimental medical care. This opens up a wide array of opportunities for the city\u2019s thriving student bodies to gain practical experience in their fields.<\/p>\n

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Small but exceptional<\/h2>\n

Outside of the Boston metro area, New England is dotted with excellent small liberal arts institutions, often in idyllic rural settings. New England colleges take four of the top six spots in the national rankings of the best liberal arts colleges, and seven of the top 15 spots (per USNWR). Some of those exceptional schools include Williams College and Amherst College, both in scenic western Massachusetts, Bowdoin College, along Maine\u2019s unforgettable coast, and Middlebury College, deep in Vermont\u2019s wooded mountains. These programs have gained a reputation for their excellence in liberal arts, and due to their small size, students at these schools benefit from an intimate program, personal access to top-notch faculty, and plenty of opportunity to step up to leadership positions and distinguish themselves. <\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Colleges<\/h2>\n

New England boasts a rich educational history\u2014not only were the nation\u2019s first colleges established there in the 17th<\/sup> and 18th<\/sup> centuries, the first women\u2019s colleges were established there as well. At the time, this was because women were barred from other institutions\u2014there were no co-ed higher education institutions until the mid 19th<\/sup> century. Now, however, while most schools have gone co-ed long ago, the women\u2019s colleges that still exist today are concentrated where they first began, in New England. Smith College, Wellesley and Mount Holyoke are some of the region\u2019s top-notch women\u2019s colleges, all found in Massachusetts. <\/p>\n

Historic charm<\/h2>\n

From the early pilgrim settlers at Plymouth Rock to Paul Revere\u2019s famous ride, New England is the backdrop of many of America\u2019s most early historic moments. The region is undoubtedly, and justifiably, proud of its rich history. While you might wonder how this could be relevant, the history of New England is a keystone of its culture, and you will be surrounded by reminders of it. Not to mention, it would be a shame not to take advantage of the Freedom Trail, Concord Hill, or the region\u2019s many local history museums. We guarantee there will be some enthusiastic history buffs around!<\/p>\n

Remarkable seasons<\/h2>\n

If you are attending college in New England, get ready for a remarkable college living<\/a> experience with wondrous falls followed by long, cold winters. You\u2019ve probably heard about the New England leaves\u2014by the time October rolls around, the forests will be a cacophony of orange, red and yellow. While many regions offer pretty fall views, the variety and deep hues of the New England fall is unrivalled. Even if you are deep into your first semester papers and midterms, take time to get out into nature and appreciate the region\u2019s natural splendor. On the flip side, come to school prepared with a hearty winter jacket and a good pair of winter snow boots\u2014you\u2019ll need them. And not just for a few months, either: winters are long in New England. The first snow falls surprisingly early, sometimes in early November, and huge Nor\u2019easters continue dropping snow well into March and even early April. <\/p>\n

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Distinctive culture<\/h2>\n

There are plenty of other wonderful things to discover about New England culture, but perhaps most notable is its coastal lifestyle. New England borders the North Atlantic and generations of New Englanders have drawn their livelihoods and built a culture around the ocean. If you are picturing idyllic sandy beaches to get your tan on, though, think again. The North Atlantic is cold, and much of the coastline is rocky and rough, though very beautiful in its own unique way. The coast gives rise to New England\u2019s proudest foodie gems, too, including world-class lobster and New England clam chowder. Even if seafood isn\u2019t usually your cup of tea, to truly experience New England, you\u2019ll want to give the cuisine a try. <\/p>\n

New Englanders even have their own very distinct regional accent, which you\u2019re probably familiar with from movies like The Departed<\/em> and Good Will Hunting<\/em>. If you thought those movies painted a caricature of the New England accent (surely real Bostonians don\u2019t really talk like that?!), well, you\u2019re in for a surprise. While not everyone has such a strong accent, you\u2019ll hear plenty of dropped r\u2019s and long, rounded \u201co\u2019s\u201d to make you feel as if you might just be walking around on the set of one of those movies. Alongside some unique New England slang like \u201cwicked\u201d (essentially meaning \u201cvery\u201d or \u201cextremely\u201d), \u201cjimmies\u201d (sprinkles) and the \u201cbubbler\u201d (water fountain), you might find yourself feeling downright foreign for your first month or so. But don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll soon pick it up, and when you return home you\u2019ll be asking your family to pass the \u201cclicker\u201d (remote) and instructing them on how to drive around a \u201crotary\u201d (a roundabout).<\/p>\n

There are plenty of wonderful surprises and hidden gems to discover when you attend college in New England, so we won\u2019t give them all away here. While you might initially be drawn to the great schools, and with good reason, you\u2019ll stay for the historic charm, the unmatched falls, and the distinctive culture of New England.<\/p>\n

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